WE WELCOME Lewis & Clark Outfitters Springdale AR as our newest AFF Bike Shop Affiliate.We will see them on May 30 at Lake Fayetteville Ride. Stop by and say hello and thanks for Supporting Arkansas Veterans.

AFF has fishing poles if you need to get started this spring. Get a hold of us with your requirements.

Attention Golfers: Southern Oaks CC in Jacksonville now has an AFF Adaptive Single Rider Cart. We have placed it there for our members. When looking to go golf check out Southern Oaks.

Have you missed an AFF Newsletter? Read them all by clicking here.__________________________________________________________________________We have as of Jan 1, 214 veterans sign up for one or more of our activities. We cant do what we do without your support. Thank you for supporting our veterans.Starting Jul 1 we have formed a new relationship with Recycle Bikes for Kids.Due to the influx of veterans in many of the special outreach programs, Recycle Bikes for Kids will become the first stop to bike ownership. Veterans needing bikes to begin riding or as a way to get to work or the VA will sign up at the AFF Warriors connect tab on left. We will pass your name to Recycle Bike for Kids. The veteran will work a minimum of 3 hours at Recycle Bikes. After that the veteran can pick out the bike he wants to get started on. If the veteran progresses with bike riding and wants to continue riding, the bike goes back to Recycle Bikes and the AFF will upgrade in our normal process.

Our mission:The Arkansas Freedom Fund exists to serve and support activities that benefit our military, veterans, wounded veterans, and their families.Our Goal:To assist our veterans get stronger, go faster and not be a statistic of loss or failure. If they can dream it, we want to help it.

From The AFF Board of Directors: Do you or someone you know, know of a veteran that wants to be an AFF Alumni?Contact the AFF and have them get on our mailing list. Remember there is nothing you have to do alone. Get with an AFF program activity and get active, outdoors and get moving outdoors. Sign them up here

The Arkansas Freedom Fund Logo explained

Our logo breaks down like this:

Arkansas for where we originated and who we work for. The KIA Memorial, Purple Heart, POW/MIA and the family.KIA for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today.Purple Heart for those wounded in combat action in the face of severe adversity.The family because without a family there would be no warrior support and its the family that is affected by the sacrifice of a loved one. That may never come home or suffer daily with the wounds, physically and mentally of the serviceman they love.Last the POW/MIA for those missing that may never come home and to stress that its not this war or future wars, but our support goes to all that have served and the lives and family their service has affected.

The term "Wounded Warrior" is not an organization. It is a person who served this country with honor and sacrifice. One group we try to assist and help represent are the Wounded Veterans that call Arkansas home. We get asked often but we are not the Wounded Warrior Project nor are we affiliated with them except for we have a mutual understanding on the needs of our veterans.

The Arkansas Freedom FundEstablished in September 2010, the Arkansas Freedom Fund is driven to support our Military, Veterans, Wounded Veterans and the families that have shared in the glories and sacrifices of those who defend our freedom.

We are a non-partisan, non-political organization and do not support any political candidate. We are non-denominational but we do support one nation under God and our US Military made up of all Americans. The AFF wants to help our Arkansas Veterans get outdoors and be active and healthy. We also assist charitable organizations in Arkansas that support our military, veterans and families of those who served. Making it possible for Arkansas's veterans to receive the help or direction they need and deserve.

Help us as we work to meet the needs of all Arkansas's Servicemen and women. Be apart and grow with us.

There are many programs where the government and state, do a outstanding job helping our veterans and other programs that just fall short. When it comes to health and welfare of our veterans, we want to fill that gap. Directing our veterans to where support is outside our realm and how to get it. Providing what the family needs to stay strong and together. Without the support of the family, the serviceman and the career suffers. The same goes for after the service. Without support of the family the rehabilitation and reentry into the civilian world also suffers.

Mainly focused on rehabilitative and recreational sporting events, our events are designed for the warriors to participate and experience all aspects of recovery and reintegration. We currently feature cycling, golfing, fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, martial arts and other programs all designed to get a veteran outdoors and active. No matter the ability, we want to make it happen. Adaptive bikes for cycling, adaptive carts for golfing, adaptive stands for hunting and one on one fishing excursions. No veteran is alone at completing their goal.

Look for all the updates for the AFF by following us on Facebook and returning to this site often.

Next on our agenda: Check out our Calendar Page for exciting events in the state.Arkansas Bike Rides are available. If you'd like to ride as a AFF Team member for any other state ride, We want to know about it.

RidersAny alumni wanting to ride one afternoon but dont have a partner? The Capital Hotel Bike Club would like to be your wingman. They go out often and ride the river trail. Dont let that intimidate you. They are there for you and will ride at your pace. Follow them on Facebook and get a riding buddy. Find them on Facebook under "Chafin's Run".

The Arkansas Freedom Fund is a Arkansas registered non-profit 501(c) (3) charity. Fed Tax ID# 27-3428935. Please help us help those who defended us. Donate today!!Click the Donate button below.

Fuji is the Official Road bike of the AFF

Top End Hand Trikes keep warriors rolling

It's where the AFF Sleeps and you should too.

So click the pay pal link to the left and lets support our Arkansan veterans and wounded warriors.Your donations to date have helped provide the following bikes and outdoor equipment for Arkansas Veterans: